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neue braunschweiger bekanntschaften Our goal is to understand the System Earth to ensure that our home planet remains ecologically stable and the climate equilibrium is not knocked out of balance. Helmholtz researchers search for sustainable solutions for the co-existence of industrial society and the natural environment.

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Using FerryBox data to evaluate models

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Improving water quality worldwide

horoskop partnersuche For two years scientists from the UFZ and the University of Kassel analysed data and developed a methodology to assess the quality of rivers and lakes and consequences of water degradation worldwide. On 19 May 2016 they presented the initial findings of the World Water Quality Assessment (WWQA) pre-study. The WWQA seeks not only to describe the current situation but also to close data gaps, identify the causes of pollution, show consequences and define policy options. The ultimate goal is to improve water quality worldwide.